Texas Rangers vs
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Texas Rangers to face Oakland Athletics in crucial series with Cody Bradford starting as pitcher

The Texas Rangers are set to play the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday at 9:40 p.m. ET, with Cody Bradford starting as pitcher. The opposing team, the Athletics, will have Brady Basso on the mound. Despite the early betting odds favoring Texas at -113, there has been no movement in the line. Please note that this summary is prior to the conclusion of Tuesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -113 | Athletics +103
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+128) | Athletics +1.5 (-154)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 53%.

Texas vs Oakland Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are entering their series with Oakland with a record of 74-82 and will miss the playoffs after winning the World Series the previous year. The team is currently slashing .237/.305/.376, ranking 22nd, 22nd, and 23rd in the majors respectively, and .235/.299/.360 on the road. Left-hander Cody Bradford, with a record of 6-3 and 3.59 ERA, will be starting for the Rangers. The team has a team ERA of 4.40, ranking 25th in the league. With a power ranking of 26, Texas ranks 21st in offense, 22nd in defense, and has a record of 74-82 for the season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics are currently 67-89 and are preparing for their final series in Oakland before the team moves from the Coliseum. After being swept by the New York Yankees, the Athletics will be starting left-hander Brady Basso, who has a 1-0 record with a 2.33 ERA. Although Basso allowed three runs in his last start against the Cubs, he showed promise by pitching six scoreless innings at home. The team has a 4.38 ERA, ranking 24th in the league. Offensively, Oakland has struggled with a .234/.302/.395 slash line, ranking 25th, 26th, and 16th in the majors. Against their upcoming opponent, Rooker is 2-for-3, Hernaiz is 1-for-3, Butler hits .400 in 5 ABs, Nevin hits .167 in 6 ABs, while Bleday and Langeliers are both 0-for-6. The Athletics have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked 26th for offense (scoring an average of 4.00 runs per game) and 24th for defense (giving up an average of 4.72 points per game). In their last three matchups against Texas, Oakland went 1-2.

Oakland Team Looks to Brasso for Strong Performance in Final Oakland Series

The Oakland team is poised for a strong performance in their upcoming series, particularly as they aim to secure a victory for their fans in the final games to be played in Oakland. Brasso's impressive pitching performance throughout the season highlights his reliability on the mound. In contrast, Bradford has faced challenges performing consistently well while playing away games, a trend likely to continue in this upcoming match. Both the Texas and Oakland teams have encountered difficulties this season; however, with Brasso leading the A's on the field, this presents a favorable opportunity for Oakland to secure a much-needed win in what will soon be their second-to-last game in Oakland.

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